Tai Hovanky

Work History

Salesdap

03.2023 - Current

Developed entire greenfield application that allows 2 salespeople to compare account lists and find accounts in-common between them, which shortens process that can take hours or days to seconds.
Used React, Redux Toolkit, and Material UI to create functionality that allows user to upload 2 account lists, select columns for comparison, and view matching accounts on data table.
Designed and implemented algorithm that runs on Node.js/Express server to identify common accounts between lists.
Enabled users to save account lists for future comparisons by creating React components for frontend and API endpoints for saving, viewing, and deleting lists. Stored account list metadata on MySQL table and file BLOBs in AWS S3 bucket.
Built authentication flow using JWT and integrated Stripe payments for premium and enterprise customers.

Walmart

12.2018 - 03.2023

Developed and maintained features for 2 internal tools (Fetch and Reach) that enable business teams to convert paper processes into digital workflows. Fetch is used by 3 business units, and Reach was used by compliance personnel at all US stores.
Owned functionality wherein workflow builders can create rules that cause app to automatically update other workflow form fields in response to specific user inputs on certain fields. This reduced complexity of workflows and prevented need for multiple redundant workflows that would’ve captured similar scenarios.
Built various Angular reactive form fields that can be dragged onto workflow form-builder.
Created and updated numerous GraphQL endpoints on Node.js backend. Technologies used for this also included sequelize (ORM), Azure SQL, and Azure BLOB Storage.
Identified pain point and took initiative to write Node.js script for copying workflow from prod to non-prod environment, which made it easier for developers to troubleshoot bugs in prod workflows.
Architected feature that allowed users to export aggregated workflow submission data to Excel spreadsheets by creating Angular modal components and API endpoints for collecting submission responses and metadata. Used by various teams to analyze workflow utilization and response data.
Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.

Arrive Logistics

04.2017 - 12.2018

Successfully implemented React and Redux to create highly efficient app for managing and tracking truck routes, resulting in 30% increase in carrier sales revenue during Q3 of 2017.
Developed user-friendly applications using Apollo GraphQL and various React data grid libraries to build CRM for Arrive sales reps, enhancing operational efficiency.
Streamlined salesperson workflow by implementing map feature that allowed quick access to inbound/outbound loads and trucks in each state in the US.
Enhanced development processes by updating in-house UI component library, resulting in faster application development and consistent functionality across multiple projects.

Cerner

04.2014 - 11.2016

Implemented electronic medical record software for 2nd largest American health IT vendor
Configured and tested software to meet user needs, trained users, and troubleshot issues